Veritas University, Abuja mourns the passing of the sudden demise of their student, Joshua Daniel who is a 100 level student of the department of Computer Science.
Veritas University, Abuja, mourns the sudden demise of Joshua Daniel, a 100 Level student in the Department of Computer Sciences, who tragically collapsed at the university’s gymnasium on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Joshua lost his life despite efforts made by the medical team, led by the Chief Medical Director, to revive him.
In accordance with procedure, the university has notified the police about the incident and informed the student’s parents.
The Vice Chancellor expressed condolences to the bereaved family, the Department of Computer Sciences, and the university community, pledging full cooperation with authorities to ascertain the cause of the student’s untimely demise.
The vice chancellor’s statement tagged:’Notification of the Death of a Student on Campus”, read in full: ”On behalf of Management, staff and students of Veritas University, I regret to announce the painful and sudden death on Campus of one of our students, Mr Joshua Daniel, who passed away on 30th April, 2024.
“Mr. Joshua Daniel, who was a 100 Level student in the Department of Computer Sciences, slumped at the University Gymnasium and all attempts by the Medical Team, led by the Chief Medical Director, to revive him failed and was pronounced dead.
“The parents of the student have been informed and the school has, as matter of procedure, informed the police about the tragic incidence.
“Our thoughts are with the parents of the late student as well as the Head of Department and Students of the Department of Computer Sciences.
“We pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of our student and extend our most sincere condolences to the parents and pray God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
“As a university, we will cooperate fully with all relevant authorities and the parents of the student to unravel the possible cause of death of our cherished student.”
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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, Gist Mania